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Minnesota lawmakers propose plan to cut red tape in clean energy permitting process

Minnesota lawmakers on Wednesday advanced a proposal to streamline the clean energy permitting process in the state, a move that utility companies, clean energy groups ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 7:48 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota Senate advances school resource officer bill

The Minnesota Senate on Monday voted 57-9 to advance a proposal that would exempt school resource officers from a law barring school workers from using ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 11, 2024 6:19 pm

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On latest lap through Capitol, backers of legal sports betting bill strain for winning formula

A lot of stars would have to align for a sports betting bill to become law this legislative session.  Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 11, 2024 6:40 am

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DNR reports hunters took fewer deer during 2023 season

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reports deer harvest numbers were down 8 percent throughout the state in 2023 compared to the previous season. They ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 11, 2024 6:36 am

Education

Minnesota’s free school meals push driving big jump in breakfasts

By Dana Ferguson, Minnesota Public Radio News Minnesota saw a 37 percent increase in demand for school breakfasts during September, October and November — a ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 8, 2024 2:15 pm

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Republicans rally in an effort to put new Minnesota flag to a vote

Minnesota Republicans rallied at the Capitol on Tuesday in an effort to put a new state flag design before voters this fall. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Wednesday, March 6, 2024 11:41 am

Elections & Campaigns

Super Tuesday could solidify a November matchup that leaves some Minnesota voters cringing

Super Tuesday could put the country closer to a White House rematch dreaded even by some voters active in Minnesota political parties. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 4, 2024 9:10 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota House advances change to school resource officer law

The Minnesota House voted Monday to exempt school resource officers from a law prohibiting school workers from using prone holds on students. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 4, 2024 9:07 pm

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Repairing ‘damage’ or perfecting policies? Fix bills take center stage at the Capitol

Here’s a debate under way behind some of the bigger debates at the Minnesota Capitol so far: Do a slate of laws passed last year ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Monday, March 4, 2024 5:37 am

Cops, Courts & Fires

Update: Wildfires burn hundreds of acres in southern, western Minnesota

Wildfires in southern and western Minnesota left at least three people injured and burned more than 3,000 acres Sunday amid warm weather, gusty winds and ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, March 3, 2024 8:19 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

Minnesota braces for potentially severe wildfire season

Wildfires have already begun burning across Minnesota, and officials are bracing for what could be an especially active spring fire season after a historically warm ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Sunday, March 3, 2024 6:23 am

Elections & Campaigns

Minnesota is part of Super Tuesday voting. Here’s how to cast a ballot

Minnesota is among a cluster of states and territories holding presidential nominating contests in the main multistate voting event of the 2024 primary campaign. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Friday, March 1, 2024 10:17 am

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Minnesota posts $3.7 billion budget surplus, with financial pressure on the horizon

Minnesota’s budget picture has brightened in the near term but remains on shakier ground down the road. Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, February 29, 2024 1:00 pm

Cops, Courts & Fires

‘Answered their final call’: Mourners honor fallen Burnsville first responders

Friends, family, community leaders and a legion of law enforcement on Wednesday honored fallen Burnsville police officers Matthew Ruge and Paul Elmstrand and firefighter-paramedic Adam ... Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Thursday, February 29, 2024 6:31 am

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Walz calls for more resources to prevent opioid overdose deaths, including Naloxone access

At a roundtable discussion on the opioid crisis on Monday, Gov. Tim Walz said he wants to put more resources towards overdose prevention this year.    Read more

by Minnesota Public Radio, Tuesday, February 27, 2024 6:20 am

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